Iowa Pharmacy Technician Requirements

How to become a pharmacy technician in Iowa

Pharmacy Technician Trainee:

  1. Register with the Board within 30 days of employment: fill out application and pay registration fee
  2. Must become certified within 12 months of starting employment or training

Certified Pharmacy Technician:

  1. Register with the Board: fill out application and pay registration fee
  2. PTCB or ICPT certification

We make every effort to keep this information updated however for the most up-to-date information, check with your state board of pharmacy.

Iowa Board of Pharmacy:

400 S.W. Eighth Street, Suite E
Des Moines, IA 50309-4688
(515) 281-5944
www.state.ia.us/ibpe/pharmacy_technician/

Online Pharmacy Technician Training Programs - Iowa

Career Step

  • Prepare for the PTCB exam
  • Walgreens and CVS Externships Available!
  • Train in as little as 3 months

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Pharmacy Technician Schools in Iowa

The local schools listed below are for reference purposes only. Research schools and their accreditation before enrolling.

Eastern Iowa Community College
www.eicc.edu

Iowa Western
www.iwcc.edu

Western Iowa Tech Community College
www.witcc.edu